DR. MIKHAIL KAPCHITS M.D.
Prescription History 1467447235
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Forest Hills, NY
What does Dr. Kapchits prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Kapchits wrote 18,911 Medicare prescriptions for 156 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 1,364 prescriptions for 286 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Kapchits prescribes.
Medications 156 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other New York prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 1,364 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (151). Medicare paid $2.06 per fill, versus $6.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 1,278 prescriptions for Eliquis, about 15 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (86). Medicare paid $683.24 per fill, versus $874.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 945 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 7.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (126). Medicare paid $7.97 per fill, versus $14.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Empagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 741 prescriptions for Jardiance, about 12 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $643.20 per fill, versus $1,011.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 711 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 17 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $2.60 per fill, versus $8.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 676 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 20 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $15.89 per fill, versus $32.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 615 prescriptions for Nebivolol Hcl, about 18 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $33.18 per fill, versus $58.16 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 586 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 11 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.60 per fill, versus $8.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 511 prescriptions for Hydrochlorothiazide, about 7.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $2.04 per fill, versus $4.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 498 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 2.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (195). Medicare paid $5.38 per fill, versus $10.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Hydralazine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 491 prescriptions for Hydralazine Hcl, about 12 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $7.05 per fill, versus $13.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 425 prescriptions for Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 9.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $5.71 per fill, versus $16.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 370 prescriptions for Entresto, about 7.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (52). Medicare paid $622.45 per fill, versus $1,039.97 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 335 prescriptions for Edarbyclor, about 10 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $281.28 per fill, versus $331.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 307 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about 9.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $34.52 per fill, versus $28.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 303 prescriptions for Eplerenone, about 11 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $48.09 per fill, versus $79.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 291 prescriptions for Clopidogrel, about 5.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $6.18 per fill, versus $10.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 289 prescriptions for Rosuvastatin Calcium, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (124). Medicare paid $6.69 per fill, versus $14.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 288 prescriptions for Bumetanide, about 8.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $10.13 per fill, versus $30.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 288 prescriptions for Olmesartan Medoxomil, about 6.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $8.06 per fill, versus $17.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 243 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $5.52 per fill, versus $20.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 236 prescriptions for Losartan Potassium, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (113). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $9.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 229 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 5.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $717.79 per fill, versus $942.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Azilsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 217 prescriptions for Edarbi, about 6.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $265.74 per fill, versus $364.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nifedipine is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 214 prescriptions for Nifedipine Er, about 5.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $15.20 per fill, versus $23.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 196 prescriptions for Bystolic, about 8.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $210.96 per fill, versus $267.93 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used if you have had certain types of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation) in the past but now have a normal heart rhythm.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 185 prescriptions for Multaq, about 5.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $961.11 per fill, versus $1,220.47 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 179 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $3.58 per fill, versus $6.87 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 170 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $1.38 per fill, versus $4.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atenolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 163 prescriptions for Atenolol, about 3.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $1.68 per fill, versus $7.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 161 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about 6.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $10.06 per fill, versus $15.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ranolazine is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic angina).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 161 prescriptions for Ranolazine Er, about 4.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $37.32 per fill, versus $77.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Digoxin is used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 158 prescriptions for Digoxin, about 5.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $7.68 per fill, versus $23.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 148 prescriptions for Olmesartan-Amlodipine-Hctz, about 4.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $88.74 per fill, versus $91.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 138 prescriptions for Trelegy Ellipta, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $616.00 per fill, versus $832.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or pulmonary embolus-PE) and/or to prevent new clots from forming in your body.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 137 prescriptions for Warfarin Sodium, about 3.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $4.71 per fill, versus $9.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Simvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 133 prescriptions for Simvastatin, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (73). Medicare paid $2.92 per fill, versus $8.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 133 prescriptions for Vascepa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (114). Medicare paid $322.91 per fill, versus $432.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used for certain patients who have symptoms of low blood pressure when standing.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 130 prescriptions for Midodrine Hcl, about 4.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $24.14 per fill, versus $60.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 121 prescriptions for Spironolactone-Hctz, about 4.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $13.82 per fill, versus $33.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 118 prescriptions for Isosorbide Mononitrate Er, about 3.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $6.11 per fill, versus $12.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 114 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (98). Medicare paid $3.19 per fill, versus $10.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 110 prescriptions for Ezetimibe, about 2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $25.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 109 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $3.17 per fill, versus $7.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 105 prescriptions for Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 3.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $10.81 per fill, versus $30.22 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 103 prescriptions for Linzess, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $535.07 per fill, versus $683.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Evolocumab is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 103 prescriptions for Repatha Sureclick, about 2.1 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (49). Medicare paid $743.24 per fill, versus $874.06 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tamsulosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 94 prescriptions for Tamsulosin Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (97). Medicare paid $6.19 per fill, versus $14.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Acarbose is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 87 prescriptions for Acarbose, about 2.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (39). Medicare paid $8.54 per fill, versus $25.99 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 85 prescriptions for Levothyroxine Sodium, about 64% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (133). Medicare paid $5.89 per fill, versus $13.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 85 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (93). Medicare paid $3.48 per fill, versus $6.94 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 80 prescriptions for Ramipril, about 2.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $3.37 per fill, versus $11.08 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
See also Warning section.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 72 prescriptions for Diclofenac Sodium, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (59). Medicare paid $817.40 per fill, versus $169.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 70 prescriptions for Azor, about 3.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $520.91 per fill, versus $496.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 68 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Olmesartan, about 2.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $21.04 per fill, versus $38.25 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 68 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl Er, about 3.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $23.53 per fill, versus $38.37 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tirzepatide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 60 prescriptions for Mounjaro, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $1,029.89 per fill, versus $1,279.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 60 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin Patch, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $30.19 per fill, versus $30.21 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 60 prescriptions for Ozempic, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (63). Medicare paid $980.63 per fill, versus $1,284.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 58 prescriptions for Trintellix, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $468.84 per fill, versus $558.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 56 prescriptions for Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $2.97 per fill, versus $8.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Icosapent ethyl is used along with certain other cholesterol medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of heart problems that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 55 prescriptions for Icosapent Ethyl, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $149.51 per fill, versus $190.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Semaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 55 prescriptions for Rybelsus, about 1.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $985.38 per fill, versus $1,456.55 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to help prevent certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 53 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl Er, about 2.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $142.63 per fill, versus $196.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pitavastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 49 prescriptions for Livalo, about 1.9 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $310.45 per fill, versus $505.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 49 prescriptions for Telmisartan, about 1.5 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (32). Medicare paid $11.00 per fill, versus $24.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used along with a proper diet and other medications to help lower "bad" cholesterol (such as LDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 47 prescriptions for Nexlizet, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $413.38 per fill, versus $648.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clopidogrel is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 46 prescriptions for Plavix, about 2.8 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (17). Medicare paid $237.57 per fill, versus $301.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 45 prescriptions for Anoro Ellipta, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $476.44 per fill, versus $589.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pantoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 43 prescriptions for Pantoprazole Sodium, about 61% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $3.77 per fill, versus $11.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Vericiguat is used to treat certain types of heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 43 prescriptions for Verquvo, about 1.6 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $635.22 per fill, versus $929.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rosuvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 41 prescriptions for Crestor, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $304.28 per fill, versus $343.80 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Torsemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 41 prescriptions for Torsemide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $4.63 per fill, versus $15.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 40 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $649.07 per fill, versus $974.53 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Umeclidinium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 39 prescriptions for Incruse Ellipta, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $346.14 per fill, versus $425.32 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 39 prescriptions for Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $8.82 per fill, versus $21.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Allopurinol is used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 38 prescriptions for Allopurinol, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $2.54 per fill, versus $10.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Chlorthalidone is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 38 prescriptions for Chlorthalidone, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $6.07 per fill, versus $18.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 38 prescriptions for Omeprazole, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (99). Medicare paid $5.25 per fill, versus $11.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tiotropium is used to treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD (bronchitis, emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 38 prescriptions for Spiriva Respimat, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $490.69 per fill, versus $690.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Zolpidem is used for a short time to treat a certain sleep problem (insomnia) in adults.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 38 prescriptions for Zolpidem Tartrate, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $3.68 per fill, versus $5.43 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 37 prescriptions for Valsartan, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.50 per fill, versus $26.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 35 prescriptions for Tribenzor, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $467.17 per fill, versus $444.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is a combination of two drugs: a calcium channel blocker (amlodipine) and an ACE inhibitor (benazepril).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 34 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $15.90 per fill, versus $16.96 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cilostazol is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs (intermittent claudication).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 33 prescriptions for Cilostazol, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $7.24 per fill, versus $16.49 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble breathing) caused by asthma and ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 32 prescriptions for Breo Ellipta, about 85% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $390.52 per fill, versus $511.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 32 prescriptions for Finasteride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $8.11 per fill, versus $11.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 32 prescriptions for Lidocaine, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (34). Medicare paid $125.92 per fill, versus $110.10 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Nisoldipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 32 prescriptions for Nisoldipine, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $112.14 per fill, versus $215.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Prasugrel is used with aspirin by patients with heart disease (recent heart attack, unstable angina) who undergo a certain heart procedure (angioplasty).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 32 prescriptions for Prasugrel Hcl, about 1.3 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $19.81 per fill, versus $66.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 31 prescriptions for Enalapril Maleate, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $6.54 per fill, versus $15.82 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diclofenac patches are used to relieve pain from various conditions (such as sprained ankle).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 30 prescriptions for Licart, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (65). Medicare paid $710.54 per fill, versus $765.26 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination medication is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 28 prescriptions for Janumet, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $674.72 per fill, versus $864.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 28 prescriptions for Labetalol Hcl, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $36.05 per fill, versus $29.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pitavastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 28 prescriptions for Pitavastatin Calcium, about 1.4 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $119.56 per fill, versus $184.38 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 26 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $7.06 per fill, versus $12.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 26 prescriptions for Indapamide, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $4.08 per fill, versus $14.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 26 prescriptions for Telmisartan-Hydrochlorothiazid, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $21.00 per fill, versus $58.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 26 prescriptions for Vitamin D2, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $6.51 per fill, versus $3.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 25 prescriptions for Clonidine Hcl, about 89% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $2.65 per fill, versus $6.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 25 prescriptions for Creon, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $817.00 per fill, versus $1,560.64 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 25 prescriptions for Synthroid, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $49.85 per fill, versus $69.95 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 24 prescriptions for Dexilant, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $290.99 per fill, versus $327.52 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ibuprofen is used to relieve pain from various conditions such as headache, dental pain, menstrual cramps, muscle aches, or arthritis.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 24 prescriptions for Ibuprofen, about 63% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (38). Medicare paid $2.91 per fill, versus $5.66 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 24 prescriptions for Norvasc, about 1.7 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $231.00 per fill, versus $396.07 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 23 prescriptions for Amlodipine-Valsartan, about 83% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $13.93 per fill, versus $39.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Olmesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 23 prescriptions for Benicar, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $363.70 per fill, versus $428.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ticagrelor is used along with low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, stroke, or at increased risk for heart disease or stroke (for example, due to diabetes, history of transient ischemic attack-TIA).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 23 prescriptions for Brilinta, about 90% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (26). Medicare paid $423.61 per fill, versus $680.69 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 23 prescriptions for Dutasteride, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $6.77 per fill, versus $26.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Droxidopa is used to treat symptoms of low blood pressure when standing, caused by a certain medical condition (neurogenic orthostatic hypotension-NOH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 22 prescriptions for Droxidopa, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $6,733.74 per fill, versus $2,011.39 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Finerenone is used by people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease to lower the risk of dialysis, death from heart disease, heart attacks, and the need to go to the hospital for heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 22 prescriptions for Kerendia, about 42% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $704.74 per fill, versus $925.17 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alirocumab is used by people who have blockage in the heart blood vessels to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 22 prescriptions for Praluent Pen, about 76% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $519.43 per fill, versus $697.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 21 prescriptions for Benicar Hct, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (22). Medicare paid $416.16 per fill, versus $410.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 20 prescriptions for Clonidine, about 84% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $36.88 per fill, versus $99.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain bladder problems (overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 20 prescriptions for Myrbetriq, about 39% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $453.59 per fill, versus $630.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to relieve chest pain (angina) in people that have a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 20 prescriptions for Nitroglycerin, about 60% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $16.95 per fill, versus $17.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication contains digestive enzymes to help break down and digest fats, starch, and proteins in food.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 20 prescriptions for Zenpep, about 33% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (61). Medicare paid $1,584.36 per fill, versus $1,800.12 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to help reduce itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as scrapes, minor skin irritations, insect bites).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 20 prescriptions for Ztlido, about 31% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (64). Medicare paid $319.92 per fill, versus $534.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 19 prescriptions for Breztri Aerosphere, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $601.65 per fill, versus $778.51 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 19 prescriptions for Lokelma, about 67% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $754.00 per fill, versus $726.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 18 prescriptions for Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, about 24% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (74). Medicare paid $31.95 per fill, versus $33.48 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 18 prescriptions for Dexlansoprazole Dr, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (51). Medicare paid $136.24 per fill, versus $209.67 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 18 prescriptions for Symbicort, about 68% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (27). Medicare paid $207.11 per fill, versus $292.92 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 17 prescriptions for Propafenone Hcl, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (24). Medicare paid $9.00 per fill, versus $30.79 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Edoxaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 17 prescriptions for Savaysa, about 1.2 times as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $477.43 per fill, versus $456.11 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 16 prescriptions for Potassium Chloride, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $5.43 per fill, versus $22.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dulaglutide is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 16 prescriptions for Trulicity, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $991.27 per fill, versus $1,286.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 15 prescriptions for Buspirone Hcl, about 36% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $4.92 per fill, versus $13.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Pravastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 15 prescriptions for Pravastatin Sodium, about 35% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $9.62 per fill, versus $13.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to help lower cholesterol in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 15 prescriptions for Zetia, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (15). Medicare paid $382.08 per fill, versus $393.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Advair Diskus, about 71% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $250.01 per fill, versus $236.18 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Carvedilol Er, about 79% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $427.51 per fill, versus $271.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Effexor Xr, about 78% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (18). Medicare paid $1,728.24 per fill, versus $870.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $160.15 per fill, versus $30.41 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Glimepiride is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Glimepiride, about 32% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (43). Medicare paid $7.95 per fill, versus $9.14 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Lovaza, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $960.84 per fill, versus $870.71 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dabigatran is used to prevent stroke and harmful blood clots (such as in your legs or lungs) if you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Pradaxa, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $218.77 per fill, versus $231.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Solifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 14 prescriptions for Solifenacin Succinate, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (37). Medicare paid $21.28 per fill, versus $53.46 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 13 prescriptions for Disopyramide Phosphate, about 65% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (20). Medicare paid $115.91 per fill, versus $224.74 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 13 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 23% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $3.25 per fill, versus $10.03 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivastigmine is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 13 prescriptions for Exelon, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (23). Medicare paid $674.73 per fill, versus $693.09 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Famotidine is used to treat ulcers of the stomach and intestines and to prevent intestinal ulcers from coming back after they have healed.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 13 prescriptions for Famotidine, about 19% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (69). Medicare paid $1.14 per fill, versus $13.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 13 prescriptions for Irbesartan, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (35). Medicare paid $3.44 per fill, versus $26.33 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 13 prescriptions for Lipitor, about as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (13). Medicare paid $539.89 per fill, versus $666.31 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Alfuzosin is used by men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Alfuzosin Hcl Er, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (57). Medicare paid $8.22 per fill, versus $19.68 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Amoxicillin, about 27% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (45). Medicare paid $3.61 per fill, versus $3.04 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Bisoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Bisoprolol Fumarate, about 37% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (33). Medicare paid $21.43 per fill, versus $27.35 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to prevent or treat gout attacks (flares).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Colchicine, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $89.34 per fill, versus $61.42 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Doxazosin Mesylate, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $5.03 per fill, versus $16.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Fenofibrate, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $8.04 per fill, versus $25.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Er Gastric, about 41% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $186.73 per fill, versus $1,194.78 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 12 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl Er, about 21% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (58). Medicare paid $2.11 per fill, versus $10.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 11 prescriptions for Cefdinir, about 38% as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (29). Medicare paid $14.73 per fill, versus $13.56 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Tiotropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema).
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 11 prescriptions for Spiriva Handihaler, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (19). Medicare paid $553.62 per fill, versus $702.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This combination product contains two ingredients: naproxen and sumatriptan.
Compared with New York prescribers
Fewer than five New York prescribers wrote this medication, so there is no state comparison.
What it is used for
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with New York prescribers
Dr. Kapchits wrote 11 prescriptions for Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid, about half as often as the typical New York prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $9.33 per fill, versus $10.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Kapchits’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Kapchits prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Kapchits's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (1,364), Eliquis (1,278) and Metoprolol Succinate (945).
How does Dr. Kapchits's prescribing compare with other New York prescribers?
Of the 155 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Kapchits prescribes 71 more often than the typical New York prescriber, 34 about as often and 50 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Kapchits prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the New York prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
